Electrical Engineering (Substation) Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program in Electrical Engineering or a related field. The internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program, starting on May 17th, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Electrical Engineering.
• Aid in project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Assist in preparing final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Aid in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Electrical Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office application and CAD software.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Benefits

The internship offers a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

Expected Pay (all locations): $22.17 - $32.22 per hour

Schedule

The internship is a temporary position with a start date that may be flexible.

Skills

Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.

Benefits

The internship includes a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Contact

For inquiries about the internship, please contact [Contact Information].

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.